Education

Anza-Borrego Institute, the education arm of ABF, offers many educational and interpretive opportunities that enhance your Park experience including:

Field Programs by expert instructors conducting in-field explorations of our parklands. Topics include natural history, Native American culture, archaeology, paleontology, history, and more
Lectures by guest instructors on topics of current interest
Astronomy Classes by astronomer and syndicated columnist Dennis Mammana
Workshops that offer a more comprehensive learning experience
Annual Desert Hostel programs, the ultimate learning experience, feature three to five day touring adventures

Take a look at our Events Calendar and register now for an upcoming program.

The Institute also offers education opportunities for children including:

A three-day 5th Grade Camp for school classes at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park’s Borrego Palm Canyon Campground
Distance Learning through California State Park’s PORTS program—Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students

Learn more about our programs for youth and families.